UK
November 1982- Label and catalog number
- WEA TIN 1WEA 249976-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TIN1 A2 F/1 W-L W-2 ƱTOPIAA-side runout
TIN1 B1 W-L W-1 ƱTOPIAB-side runout
TIN 1 AA-side label
TIN 1 BB-side label
Vinyl pressings
Kiss Me
by Tin Tin · 1982
22 pressings10 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Kiss Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Kiss Me
5 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 4 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- WEA TIN 1TWEA TIN 1 (T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TIN 1 T A2 F/1 KID O' KIB (LYRE SYMBOL)TOPIARunout Side A
TIN-1 T B.1 F/1 WL (LYRE SYMBOL)TOPIARunout Side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- EMI X9823TWEA International Inc. X9823T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · U.S. Remixes
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- WEA 24 9976-7WEA TIN 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Guatemala
1982- Label and catalog number
- WEA 249822
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | WEA 24 9976-7 / WEA TIN 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Guatemala | WEA 249822First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | WEA TIN 1T / WEA TIN 1 (T)First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | EMI X9823T / WEA International Inc. X9823TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | UK | WEA TIN 1 / WEA 249976-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | Sire 92 9750012", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Sire 0-2975012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Panama | WEA 2498227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | Sire 0-29750 / Sire 9 29750-0 A12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Sire 0-29750 / Sire 9 29750-0 A12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Japan | WEA P-17767", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | WEA P-17767", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Portugal | WEA 229 24 9823-7 / WEA 229 24-9823-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | WEA X9823T12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Sire SAM 160T12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | WEA 24 9822-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | WEA 24.9822-012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| ? | Netherlands | WEA 24.9823-77", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AKiss Me
- BLove's Duet
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kiss Me are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Kiss Me are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1982 and 1984.
When was Kiss Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, France, Guatemala. One of them is WEA TIN 1, released November 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Kiss Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TIN 1, TIN 1T, X9823T, 24 9976-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TIN1 A2 F/1 W-L W-2 ƱTOPIA and TIN1 B1 W-L W-1 ƱTOPIA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kiss Me on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.